Major League Baseball ambassador for inclusion Billy Bean shares his thoughts on the eve of MLB Network Presents: Billy Bean, a special documentary detailing the life of the former big leaguer who once struggled with the decision to come out as gay.
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Dale Scott said that he simply wants to be measured for his work on the field. His legacy is secure. It easy to see there was no agenda in his decision. He said there's no book to write. It was just the right time. He'll tell you he doesn't want to be known as a gay umpire, and he shouldn't be. I think he'll be remembered as a great role model who just happens to be gay.
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I had wanted to meet with Tony Clark since my becoming MLB's first ambassador for inclusion. I know how important it is for the players to believe in what we are trying to accomplish, and Tony is vital in that process.
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I let the news settle in over the weekend, and I realized that it doesn't really matter if Michael Sam was let go by the Rams or ever plays a down in the NFL. He is one of the bravest young men I have ever met. He'll inspire others for the rest of his life, a hero to so many people gay or straight.
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In his first event as MLB's ambassador for inclusion, Billy Bean was joined by Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and assistant GM Jean Afterman for a visit to talk to LGBTQ youth at the Hetrick-Martin Institute in New York City.
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My job is to help make sure that nobody else ever does what I did when I left the game. It is my responsibility to make sure that everyone who is part of the MLB family knows that there will always be help if they need it, and they can thrive in a fair and equitable workplace that embraces all aspects of diversity.
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